Patricia Lim
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KUT News
Texas was one of 13 states last year that did not participate in a new federal program providing eligible families with $120 per child over the summer to help pay for groceries while school is out. The state must say whether it plans to participate in the Summer EBT program by Jan. 1.
Gabriel C. Pérez
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KUT News
Renee Dominguez
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KUT News
Michael Minasi
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KUT News
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As the Texas Legislature prepares to return in January, the battle between two Republicans for the powerful role of House speaker is underscoring divisions within the party. -
Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday to place Paul Norton on paid administrative leave while allegations of misconduct are investigated. Norton has been the district's superintendent for more than four years. -
The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900 as an alternative to bird hunts. Data gathered from the counts has proven valuable in monitoring bird populations. -
So long Oat Willie's, Giddy Ups and Irene's. We won't forget you. -
Austin-area movies 'Spy Kids,' 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' are added to the National Film RegistryEvery year, the National Film Registry picks 25 movies to be preserved for posterity by the Library of Congress. This year's crop includes Spy Kids and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which were filmed in Austin and Round Rock, respectively. -
Chronic absenteeism leads to worse student outcomes and fewer state dollars for Texas school districts. Austin ISD and its campuses are making a concerted effort to improve attendance, especially among students who are at the highest risk for missing school. -
Students at UT's Dell Medical School run the C.D. Doyle Clinic at the Esperanza Community in Southeast Austin, offering free medical care to people in need. -
Nearly 300 former students from the class of 2020 got a traditional in-person commencement after many were canceled and others were held virtually or socially distanced.
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- Para las personas sin techo es difícil acceder a servicios de salud asequible. Estudiantes de la UT quieren ayudar.
- Austin se lanzó a la compra de terrenos en 2020. Hasta ahora, poco se ha construido allí.
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- Escasez crítica de controladores aéreos en el aeropuerto de Austin cerca de las fiestas decembrinas